I have experienced this too, more than once, and thought it was just me. I found the explanation provided here by GoDaddy itself....inadequate at best. https:

I have experienced this too, more than once, and thought it was just me. I found the explanation provided here by GoDaddy itself....inadequate at best. https://www.godaddy.com/community/Domain-Aftermarket/Is-Godaddy-Stealing-Domains-out-from-under-us/m-p/95191#M862 https://www.godaddy.com/community/Domain-Aftermarket/Is-Goda...